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This is a great place to go if you're looking for white sandy beaches and amazing open water views (from the pier). I traveled in February and the place was practically empty! Family friendly (again, in February) with walkable shops and restaurants nearby. Not everything...More

Great food & drinks right on the beach .
Great place for lunch , salsa & quacamole are the best . Everything on their menu sounds appealing & they are tied in with the Surf Hut in Destin ... 2 great places at affordable prices

We have been visiting Okaloosa Island for the past 14 years and love it! Once we retired, we were looking for a warm place to vacation to get away from our cold winters. We found that in Okaloosa Island! It is not as busy as...More

We stay on Okaloosa Island at the Water's Edge condos every year during the week of labor day. Nice, quiet and peaceful during this week as most kids have returned to school. Beautiful waterfront condos.

This island is about a 10 minute drive from Destin but is very quiet and not so crowded. Same white sand and beautiful water. They have a small pier but you need to pay to go in it so we skipped that. They also have...More

Okaloosa Island is a great place to stay, prices are reasonable, there is a number of excellent eating establishments, plenty of entertainment for the whole family, from fishing, beach fun, boating, the Gulfarium where you will discover all kinds of different fish, and a verity...More

Hi, I must be honest; The answer is no. On average the waves are low and calm. The only time the waves were high was during our hurricane season so if your looking to do any surfing this is not the place. If you have kids... More

Hi, I must be honest; The answer is no. On average the waves are low and calm. The only time the waves were high was during our hurricane season so if your looking to do any surfing this is not the place. If you have kids and you want calm waters for them to play in, this is the place. Just remember to pay close attention to the safety flags.
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